Fragrance comparison

DUA 247 Elixir vs STARDUST

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 21 Oct 2026 205 ratings analysed

DUA 247 Elixir

The Dua Brand

3.805 votes

Rank #53,370 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

STARDUST

MiN NEW YORK

3.85200 votes

Rank #28,170 PowderyAldehydic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

STARDUST takes 3 of 4 categories.

DUA 247 Elixir
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
STARDUST
Choose it for a powdery and aldehydic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

DUA 247 Elixir1/4

STARDUST3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: STARDUST
Sillage & projection: STARDUST
Value for money: DUA 247 Elixir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: STARDUST

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

DUA 247 ElixirThe Dua Brand

STARDUSTMiN NEW YORK

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 75%Had 15%Want 10%

3.85/ 5 · 200 votes

Have 47%Had 6%Want 47%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

0%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

35%Love

37%Like

13%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

200 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevitySTARDUST

SillageSTARDUST

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value39

Category winnerDUA 247 ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

aldehydic84%

citrus77%

white floral69%

musky61%

powdery100%

aldehydic92%

musky84%

violet77%

white floral69%

fresh61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both powdery, aldehydic and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

Calabrian bergamotEgyptian JasmineWhite SandalwoodAldehydesMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesVioletCarnation

Heart

Egyptian JasmineTunisian Orange BlossomTurkish Rose

Base

MuskOakmossTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesEgyptian Jasmine, Aldehydes and Musk. Durations are only published for DUA 247 Elixir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night37

Spring74

Summer29

Fall88

Winter100

Day73

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 38%Casual 33%Date 17%Party 12%

Men2

Unisex44

Women54

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,370

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#28,170

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSTARDUSTHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DUA 247 Elixir opens with bright Calabrian bergamot and crisp, soapy aldehydes that snap across the air like clean linen drying in the sun. As the initial citrus fizz softens on warm skin, lush Egyptian jasmine steps forward with clean petals and a touch of sweetness. The drydown rests on velvety white sandalwood and …

Reviews →

STARDUST by MiN NEW YORK opens with a crisp burst of fizzy aldehydes paired with cool violet leaf and spicy carnation. The initial spray feels icy and clean, reminiscent of starched linen or high-end cosmetic powder. As it settles, Egyptian jasmine and Turkish rose emerge in the heart, softened by bitter Tunisian oran…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, DUA 247 Elixir or STARDUST?

STARDUST takes 3 of 4 categories. DUA 247 Elixir is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; STARDUST is rated 3.85/5 from 200 votes. Choose DUA 247 Elixir for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose STARDUST for a powdery and aldehydic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, DUA 247 Elixir or STARDUST?

STARDUST lasts longest (STARDUST 73/100, DUA 247 Elixir 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DUA 247 Elixir or STARDUST?

STARDUST projects furthest (STARDUST 57/100, DUA 247 Elixir 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do DUA 247 Elixir and STARDUST smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, aldehydic and musky accords. Common notes include Egyptian Jasmine, Aldehydes and Musk.

Is DUA 247 Elixir or STARDUST better for summer or winter?

DUA 247 Elixir suits daytime wear; STARDUST suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in DUA 247 Elixir and STARDUST?

DUA 247 Elixir features Calabrian bergamot, Egyptian Jasmine, White Sandalwood, Aldehydes and Musk. STARDUST has top notes of Aldehydes, Violet and Carnation, heart notes of Egyptian Jasmine, Tunisian Orange Blossom and Turkish Rose, a base of Musk, Oakmoss and Tonka Bean.